San Francisco State University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 28,200 applications every year . The overall acceptance rate is around 96 percent which is equal 27,215 students who were successful in the admission process of the school. However, when the year begins, only about 2,340 or 9% of the candidates who obtained acceptance letter from San Francisco State University choose to attend. The ratio of the students who submitted their applications is 40% and 59% for males and females respectively. However, of the first-year students enrolled, 55% were typically women and 44% were men. The undergraduate application fee set by San Francisco State University is $70. First-year students should submit their ACT or SAT scores to San Francisco State University when filling out the application. Most often, an ACT score of 17 - 23 or a 930 - 1,140 SAT score is the range in which applicants have greater chances to be accepted. This institution also accepts Advanced Placement (AP) credits and Credit for life experiences.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2024 Admissions Cycle. Test scores last reported in 2020
Applications
28,221
Male 11,330
Female 16,891

 

Acceptance
27,215
Male 10,837
Female 16,378

 

Enrollment Total
2,340
Male 1,048
Female 1,292


Acceptance Rate
96.4%
Male
95.6%
Female
97%

 

Yield
8.6%
Male
9.7%
Female
7.9%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$70


Graduate

$70



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits
  • Credit for life experiences


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